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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.40, 886.32 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.40, 886.32 and 398.88 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.40 : 886.32 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.40/886.32 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.40x = 886.32 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.40x = 353,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,535.32/590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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